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S886 KDM

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,675 mi
Last recorded102,675 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS886 KDM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 102,675 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 97,694 miles

Body damage on osf and on osr but not projecting sharp edges

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wiper blades are in poor condition

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake fluid is discoloured

Fail 4 Nov 2021 97,694 miles

Body damage on osf and on osr but not projecting sharp edges

Central Rear Seat belt missing Was hidden under the rear seat (7.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wiper blades are in poor condition

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake fluid is discoloured

Pass 10 Nov 2020 95,590 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 92,051 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 92,026 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 91,772 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 91,772 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 90,235 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 88,300 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 85,929 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 84,069 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 82,481 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 80,744 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 80,744 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 79,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 77,519 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 77,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 75,275 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 72,675 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 70,469 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 68,925 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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S886 KDM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S886 KDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S886 KDM registered?

S886 KDM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S886 KDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S886 KDM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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